Exotic Incident #2490
Incident Date:
11/05/2013
Location:
Calhan, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Serenity Springs Wildlife Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to provide veterinary care to a tiger (Grumpy or SherKhan) who was observed to have bilateral, whitish streaks on at least one cornea and a laceration with dried blood on his left front paw.
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